(W) Fred Van Lente (A/CA) Juan Jose Ryp. Watch a legend be born before your eyes as the saga of the Earth's fi rst Geomancer continues! New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and breakout artist Juan Jose Ryp (NINJAK) reveal the hidden story of the Valiant Universe's beginnings as Earth's protector enters a world of war* ruin and fire at the far end of pre-history!